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Context matters: What really rules when judging wine
Master of Wine Cathy van Zyl was there to demystify the complex world of wine scoring, where a point or two can mean the difference between silver success and golden glory.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
The starry state of South African wine
Platter’s SA Wine Guide is a good yardstick for assessing the quality of South African wines. Associate editor Cathy van Zyl MW explains why the increase in five-star wines means the bar has been raised.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
The Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction catalogue: SA's top wine judges weigh in
One of South Africa’s most prestigious wine events, the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction has announced the line-up of outstanding wines that will be auctioned at t
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Cheers to 40 years of Cap Classique
Boschendal Estate, one of South Africa’s pioneering producers of Cap Classique which this year celebrates its 40th vintage of making this eponymous wine style, has underscored its reputation of quality for this category by winning a top 10 spot in the 2021 Winemag Cap Classique Report.
By MediaVision · 3 min read
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge calls for 2018 entries
Chenin Blanc producers of South Africa, it's time to put your wine to the test! Entries are now open for the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge 2019 calls on SA's best and brightest to enter
South African Chenin Blanc is on a roll. Back from a highly successful showcase at leading trade show ProWein in Germany, and soon to be a key focus of an inter
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Asking the tough questions
This revelation came from a supplier to the industry, who would probably lose some business if he does not remain anonymous. But the outsider’s view is often mo
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
New Platter's Guide 2018
The annual Platter’s South African Wine Guide for 2018 was launched at Cape Town’s The Table Bay Hotel on 3 November 2017.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
A stellar cast for the 2018 Nederburg Auction wine line-up
Now in its 44th year, the Nederburg Auction has continually evolved to ensure it remains South Africa’s premier wine auction for fine, rare South African wines.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Nederburg to demonstrate progression at 44th Nederburg Auction
Nederburg is excited to be showing some of its traditions and innovations in Paarl on 8 September, as it marks the 44th year of the Nederburg Auction.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
2018 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
News of the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners for 2018, featuring five newcomers and five regulars, comes in the wake of unprecedented optimis
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Home of Chenin Blanc takes its place among the champions
Slanghoek Wine Cellar is proud to announce that its Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016 has been named one of the country’s Top 10 Chenin Blanc
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
